=== Sidebar Block ===

Contributors:      webmandesign
Donate link:       https://www.webmandesign.eu/contact/#donation
Author URI:        https://www.webmandesign.eu
Plugin URI:        https://www.webmandesign.eu/portfolio/sidebar-block-wordpress-plugin/
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to:      6.9
Requires PHP:      7.0
Stable tag:        1.0.0
License:           GPL-3.0-or-later
License URI:       http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags:              blocks, block editor, block, sidebar

A block displaying sidebar widgets on front-end.


== Description ==

A block displaying sidebar widgets on front-end of your website.

= What problem does it solve? =

You can display a specific sidebar (a widgetized area) in a page content built with block editor.

= Got a question or suggestion? =

In case of any question or suggestion regarding this plugin, feel free to ask at [support section](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sidebar-block/), or at [GitHub repository issues](https://github.com/webmandesign/sidebar-block/issues).


== Installation ==

1. Unzip the plugin download file and upload `sidebar-block` folder into the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the "Sidebar Block" plugin through the *"Plugins"* menu in WordPress.
3. Plugin works immediately after activation by adding new "**Sidebar**" block into WordPress native block editor. You can use the block in your page/post content then. Simply select a sidebar in block options and the sidebar will be displayed on your website front-end (if it contains widgets).


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How does it work? =

1. Insert "**Sidebar**"" block into your page/post content (or into Site Editor) where you want to display the sidebar.
2. In block options select a sidebar to display.
3. Save the post/page/Site Editor.
4. Watch the sidebar appear on your website front-end.

Please note that the sidebar has to contain some widgets you can add in **Appearance → Widgets** admin screen.

= Does it provide a sidebar? =

Yes. The plugin creates a new "Sidebar" widget area for you, if your theme does not create such sidebar (with ID of `sidebar`) for you.

= Can I have multiple sidebars? =

Yes. This is possible by using additional [sidebar management plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/search/custom+sidebar/).


== Screenshots ==

1. Preview of sidebar displayed on front-end of the website
2. How to display a sidebar within block editor
3. How to set up sidebar widgets


== Changelog ==

Please see the [`changelog.md` file](https://github.com/webmandesign/sidebar-block/blob/master/changelog.md) for details.


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.